UK Investor Visa
The Home Office stopped accepting new Tier 1 (Investor) applications in February 2022. Parts of this page were written before that change and are kept for reference. Applications already submitted and existing visa holders are not affected. For UK routes currently open, please speak to one of our licensed advisers.
UK Investment Immigration
Tier 1 Investor Visa Application | John Hu Migration Consulting
A so-called “Golden Visa” for the UK requires significant investment into the British economy and may grant the investor permanent residency in as soon as 5 years. Popular in many countries, the UK Golden Visa requires a minimum of £2,000,000 into the British economy.
The official name of the UK Golden Visa is a Tier 1 (Investor) Visa. It has undergone reforms in recent years, and in order to qualify, you must be from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
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You Are Eligible for a Golden Visa Application if:
- You want to invest GBP $2,000,000 or more in the UK.
- You are from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
- You must have access to at least GBP $2,000,000 in investment funds to apply, and that you can prove that the money belongs to either you or your husband, wife, unmarried or same-sex partner.
- Capital can be exchanged into GBP and transferred to the
- Not less than 90 days of financial history.
- Your money can be in the UK or overseas when you apply.
Can't
- Become a professional athlete or work as a sports coach
- Access to public funds
Tier 1 Investor Visa Application Investment Methods:
*Applicant needs to finish the investment within 3 months from when arriving in the UK
| Particular | Method 1 | Method 2 | Method 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment amount: | £2,000,000 | £5,000,000 | £10,000,000 |
| Investment Period: | 5 years | 3 years | 2 years |
| Residency requirement: | Minimum stay 180 days in every year, you can apply for citizenship after 5 years | Minimum stay 180 days in every year, you can apply for citizenship after 3 years | Minimum stay 180 days in every year, you can apply for citizenship after 3 years |
| Investment Range: | UK share capital or loan capital | ||
| Inappropriate Investment Range: | Property investment, property management or property development | ||
You Can’t:
- Work as a professional sportsperson or a sports coach.
- Get public funds.
Advantages of a Tier 1 Investor Visa Application:
- No education and English requirement.
- Children can enjoy a high-quality British education.
- The whole family can enjoy free medical welfare.
- Low-risk investment.
- The spouse and children may apply for PR without residing in the UK if they meet the requirement.
Processing Time for Tier 1 Investor Visa Application :
- Quick processing time, usually 3-4 weeks.
Process
Free consultation ➤ Professional consultation ➤ Prepare application documents ➤ Set up a bank account in UK (if necessary) ➤ Body check➤ Submit application and receive the application no. ➤ Phone interview ➤ Receive approval notification ➤ Arrive UK within 3 months ➤ Receive residence card (Tier 1 Investor) ➤ Renew the application after 3 years ➤ Apply for permanent residency application after 5 years ➤ Apply for being UK citizens